James Stephen “Steve” Culver, 65, died Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home. He was born Sept. 1, 1959, to James Donald Culver and Martha Rose Culver.
He was a Class of 1978 St. Xavier graduate with friendships he shared for the rest of his life. He was the proud owner of Culver & Associates following in his father’s footsteps. In his free time, cars were his lifelong passion. He loved to rub and polish while blasting AC/DC.
He will forever be remembered as the life of the party who lived to entertain others and make them laugh. He was generous to a fault with a young-at-heart quality that will always be cherished.
He is survived by one daughter, Shannon Mane Reinhardt Culver; one son, James Shawn Culver (Shawn); his mother, Martha Rose Culver; his father, James Donald Culver; one sister, Anita Rose Miller (Ben); one granddaughter, Kymber Lynn Culver; and many family members and friends.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at St. Thomas Catholic Church with the Rev. Terry Bradshaw officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025, and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at the William R. Rust Funeral Home New Haven Chapel.
The William R. Rust Funeral Home New Haven Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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